Lead Software Engineer - Cloud/Python

TwinThread; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Houston to implement technology solutions in a secure and scalable manner. The role involves executing software solutions, reviewing code, and leading evaluation sessions for new technologies.

With responsibilities spanning from development to operational stability, the ideal candidate will have advanced skills in Python and significant experience in agile methodologies. A competitive rewards package and a commitment to diversity are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Hands-on experience with system design and operational stability.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and technical troubleshooting.
• Develop secure high-quality production code.
• Identify and automate remediation of recurring issues.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors and teams.
• Foster team culture of diversity and respect.

Skills

Advanced hands-on coding experience in Python

Experience in software engineering concepts

Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods

Understanding of agile methodologies

Knowledge of financial services industry

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

AWS

Java

Kubernetes

Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Technology organization, you are an integral part of an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted, market‑leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. As a core technical contributor, you will be responsible for implementing critical technology solutions across multiple technical domains, supporting various business functions to achieve the firm’s business objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes‑oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading‑edge technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced hands‑on coding experience in Python
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and its IT systems
• Practical experience with cloud‑native technologies and platforms such as AWS
• Experience in Java, Design Patterns, Spring, and Kubernetes (k8s)

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission‑based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on‑site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans